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World Leprosy Day 2026: Time to put an end to stigma as disease remains curable
25 January 2026, 02:06 AM
Five minutes that could change everything!
25 January 2026, 02:03 AM
Menstrual migraine: The hormone-linked headache many dread
25 January 2026, 01:58 AM
Kidneys in silent mode: Early signs you should not ignore
25 January 2026, 01:54 AM
The silent health threat many people carry alone
25 January 2026, 01:49 AM
Vaping, smoking and teenage wellbeing: Understanding a growing mental health concern
18 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Why does digestion often feel slower in winter?
18 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Did You Know? / We might inhale lung-penetrating microplastics daily!
18 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Quinoa: The super grain
Super grain Quinoa was first cultivated over 5,000 years ago and it was called mother of all grains. This plant based gluten free protein is pronounced as ‘Keen Waa’. In this article we will try to uncover the health and beauty secrets behind these super crops.
28 October 2017, 18:00 PM
World Stroke Day: Some simple lifestyle changes to cut the risk
Ahead of World Stroke Day, October 29, here are some preventative measures that could help reduce the risk of stroke and keep the heart healthy.
28 October 2017, 10:41 AM
Breakthroughs bring gene-editing therapies into view
Two teams of scientists unveil a new generation of programmable molecular machines that can seamlessly repair tiny but deadly errors in the genetic coding of living organisms.
26 October 2017, 12:11 PM
Brain implants restore movement in paralysed animals
A team of researchers in Switzerland works to reverse paralysis. The key lies in the usage of tiny wireless spinal implants that helps the brain to communicate with the paralyzed parts of the body once again, reports Mashable.
25 October 2017, 15:37 PM
Study reveals possible factors increasing risk of postpartum depression
New US research reveals some of the factors that could be influencing the risk of postpartum depression (PPD), including giving birth in fall or summer, not having anesthesia, and delivering babies earlier in pregnancy.
24 October 2017, 06:32 AM
Could mindfulness benefit breast cancer survivors?
The American Cancer Society estimates that about 250,000 women in the United States is going to be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, joining the approximately 3.1 million breast-cancer survivors who have completed treatment or are still undergoing it.
22 October 2017, 05:23 AM
Taking iron every other day linked to better absorption in women
Taking iron supplements every other day instead of daily is associated with increased iron absorption in women with low iron levels,
21 October 2017, 18:00 PM
Apollo Hospitals Dhaka observed World Spine Day
Every year on October 16, people from around the world join together to observe World Spine Day to raise awareness about spinal
21 October 2017, 18:00 PM
Cancer medical mission 2017 initiated at NICRH
Cancer medical mission 2017, a week long programme, was initiated jointly by the Partners for World Health and Rotary club of Dhaka
21 October 2017, 18:00 PM
Ways to get brighter, whiter teeth
Have your pearly whites lost their luster because of dingy gray or yellow stains? Stained teeth can occur as we age, but some common
21 October 2017, 18:00 PM
UNESCO awards Bangladeshi microbiologist
Professor Dr Samir Saha, an eminent microbiologist of Bangladesh has been announced for UNESCO Carlos J. Finlay Prize in Microbiology
21 October 2017, 18:00 PM
Cardiogram now available on Android Wear
Heart health app Cardiogram announces that it is now available on Android Wear, enabling Android users to benefit from using the popular app, which has previously been available on wearables such as the Apple Watch and Garmin devices.
21 October 2017, 07:03 AM
Top tips to stay healthy this fall
Heading into fall also signals the start of flu season, as the temperature drops and we spend more time wrapped up indoors. To help protect yourself from any bugs being passed around at work or picked up at school, follow these simple tips for a healthier season for all the family.
18 October 2017, 12:46 PM
After yoga, meditation breaks into the mainstream
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17 October 2017, 05:36 AM
New research finds living near a forest is good for your brain
New European research suggests that living near nature can has a positive effect on the brains of city dwellers and especially on the amygdala, a part of the brain important for processing stress.
17 October 2017, 05:21 AM
Blue light: Screen protection strategies
Given the number of hours users currently spends looking at screens -- five hours per day on average -- solutions offering protection from the harmful effects of blue light (sleep disturbances, myopia, hyperactivity in children) are increasing in the consumer market.
15 October 2017, 04:47 AM
National Youth Conference on Family Planning unveiled
The Bangladesh 2nd National Youth Conference on Family Planning took place in Dhaka recently. The event was organised by
14 October 2017, 18:00 PM
CSF Global and CPA celebrates World Cerebral Palsy Day
To celebrate the World Cerebral Palsy Day, CSF Global and Cerebral Palsy Alliance (CPA), Australia jointly organised a photography
14 October 2017, 18:00 PM
Typhoid vaccine proves highly immunogenic, and could halve infection rate
A new typhoid vaccine has proven safe, highly immunogenic and could prevent more than half of typhoid infections according to a new study published in
14 October 2017, 18:00 PM
Lack of palliative care kills more than 25.5 million people annually
Worldwide, more than 25.5 million people a year die with serious physical and psychological suffering as a result of disease, injury or illness according to a
14 October 2017, 18:00 PM